Senior Principal Piping Designer

Worley•Long Beach, CA

9d•$73 - $96•Onsite

About The Position

Worley is seeking a Senior Principal Piping Designer to provide piping design services to the company and its customers, including technical support and coordination within the piping design team. The role is based in Worley’s Long Beach, California office and is not eligible for remote work. The designer will develop piping design deliverables and support projects through procurement, construction, and commissioning, ensuring work meets project requirements, applicable codes and regulations, schedule, and budget. The role may include acting as Lead Piping Designer on specific projects and, when responsible for a team, assigning work and supervising progress. The hourly pay range is $72.60–$96.15, commensurate with experience and position level. The position is eligible for PTO, 401(k), medical, vision, dental, and other applicable company benefits.

Requirements

Strong technical and practical piping design skills, with the ability to consistently deliver quality, accurate, and timely work.
Sound knowledge of fundamental piping design principles and drafting practices.
Understanding of the basic requirements of other engineering disciplines and their interfaces with piping design.
Knowledge of applicable local and international codes, standards, statutory requirements, and regulatory requirements.
Proficiency in piping design software such as AutoCAD Plant 3D, CADWorx, SmartPlant 3D (SP3D), E3D/PDMS, or other industry-standard software.
Competent use of Microsoft Office Suite.
Substantial practical piping design experience in petrochemical, refining, oil and gas, or related industries.
Experience working in multidisciplinary project environments and teams.
Associate degree, technical diploma, certificate in Drafting/Design Technology or Engineering Technology, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience.
Experience producing piping layouts, isometrics, plot plans, equipment arrangements, support details, and construction work packages.
Familiarity with field verification, as-built documentation, and coordination with construction teams.
Strong understanding of industry standards, design practices, and multidisciplinary project execution.

Nice To Haves

10 years or more of piping design experience.
At least 10 years supporting petrochemical and refining projects through design, execution, and construction phases.
On-site and/or refinery experience.
Refinery experience.
Oil and gas industry experience.
Additional certifications or training in piping design, CAD software, 3D modeling, or related technical disciplines.
Relevant coursework in engineering technology, design, project management, or supervisory development.
Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

Deliver piping design services that meet Worley, customer, statutory, and regulatory specifications on time and within budget.
Develop and prepare piping design deliverables in support of project requirements.
Participate in relevant meetings, prepare progress reports, and follow checking and quality-control procedures.
Ensure the project scope is clear and design changes comply with project change-management processes.
Support procurement, construction, and commissioning by preparing design deliverables and resolving design-related issues.
Develop and maintain 3D models, equipment layouts, piping arrangements, isometrics, and construction drawings.
Act as Lead Piping Designer on specific projects if required.
When responsible for a team, outline project requirements, assign tasks, supervise progress, and promote workshare where appropriate.
Ensure services meet Worley, customer, statutory, and regulatory requirements on time and within budget.
Resolve discrepancies between Worley and customer requirements.
Keep up to date with developments, software applications, and technical innovations in piping design.
Assist and support junior designers and drafting personnel as required.
Communicate with project stakeholders, including customers, engineering disciplines, project management, procurement, and construction teams.
Identify issues and problems, develop practical solutions, and seek assistance when required.